Now is the perfect time to explore wellness benefits with back to school essential oils.
When the fall approaches, the winds of change sweep through the air, reminding us of new beginnings, personal growth, and exciting transformations. The rhythm of life shifts, as the days grow shorter and the vibrant scents and hues of fall start to appear. Of course most notably, how can we forget the sweet chorus of school bells ringing, calling our kids back to the classroom?
Whether you’re dropping off your bundle of joy to a kindergarten on their first adventure in a school setting or preparing to send your teenager into the halls of high school, essential oils are here to help you with life transition. In this blog post, I’m going over my top picks for back to school essential oils.
Handle the Back to School Hustle
I love these back to school essential oils for their role in helping us to find calm when we need it.
Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)
Clary sage is an essential oil particularly suited for women. It may help you in finding emotional balance during this busy time. You may find clary sage sedating, while it invites a sense of calm, especially during hormonal fluctuations.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
So many people love lavender, and with good reason. If you are one of those people it is worthwhile to keep the essential oil on hand. Lavender is a versatile oil, that it can be used for many concerns. In this case, use it in blends to help soothe stress and squash irritability. Lavender may provide you with that tranquil escape amid the back to school buzz.
Mandarin (Citrus reticulata)
Keep the sunshine close by with mandarin. This cheery companion has a sunny disposition that radiates positivity. Kids tend to like it too. Not only may you find it supporting relaxation, but it also lends a gentle hand in calming the digestive system, which can easily become upset during times of stress.
Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata)
Let the exotic aroma of ylang ylang bring about a sense of peace and ease tension. Ylang Ylang may deepen the breath, helping to bring on relaxation. As it is a strong scent, remember that a little goes a long way. Use ylang ylang in back to school essential oil blends sparingly.
Air Cleansers for a Healthy Start
Lemon (Citrus limon)
Many people love the scent of lemon and it’s no surprise why. With its bright, uplifting scent, lemon essential oil can be a great way to start the day. Add it to your back to school essential oil blends and you may find its joy and cleansing properties.
Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii var motia)
Palmarosa essential oil can be high in the component geraniol, which has cleansing properties. This oil makes an excellent addition to your back to school essential oil cleansing blends. When combined with tea tree oil, they compliment each other very well for cleanliness and wellness.
Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
You may already be familiar with tea tree essential oil as a champion of cleansing for your environment. Diffuse it in back to school essential oil blends to cleanse the air. Supercharge its effects by combining it with Palmarosa!
Focus for Students
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)
Bergamot’s calming scent allows us to shut out the noise and focus on a task at hand, by calming nervousness and providing emotional support. Soothing to the mind and calming on the digestive system, bergamot can also help to promote a better sleep.
Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
A soothing balm for the wandering mind. Sweet marjoram is a great addition for homework time, as it eases tension after a long day. It will help to balance out stress and calms the wandering mind, allowing your student to focus.
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Rosemary essential oil enhances memory and focus. It’s herbaceous scent encourages focus without fatigue. As an aid to the digestive system rosemary helps the brain – gut connection. Use rosemary with your high school aged kids. Do not use with kids under 10.
Nighttime Essential Oils for a Restful Evening Routine
Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis)
Roman chamomile is a great way to end the day. With its calming, herbaceous, tea like scent, chamomile is a super star to calm the system and signal a tranquil bedtime.
Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis)
The uplifting scent of sweet orange is popular with kids. It acts as a stress reliever. Sweet orange relaxes the muscles which may help at nighttime before sleep.
Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides)
You may need to use this essential oil a couple of times before falling in love with it. Welcome the deep, earthy embrace of vetiver as a serene lullaby. Vetiver is a grounding oil that may help your kids with calming and focus. I recommend using it in the evening. As the day winds down, it’s unique scent contributes to an evening routine that will light the path to bedtime and sleep.
How to use Essential Oils for Back to School
Diffuse your favourite blend
Place a few drops of your essential oil blend into your diffuser before or after school. Diffused oils are most effective when the diffuser runs for 30 minutes and then is shut off. Give your kids and your environment a break in time before turning the diffuser on again. Make sure that you are timing your diffuser for maximum safety.
Aromatic jewelry
Allow aromatic jewelry, a necklace or bracelet, to help your kids throughout the day. Place two drops of your essential oil blend onto the lava stones before allowing your child to wear it, to avoid oils getting onto their skin undiluted. The scent of the oils may provide comfort throughout the day and remind them that you are there to support them when they need it.
Roller blend
Older kids can carry their own portable stress relief in the form of a roller bottle. Create a roller bottle with their favourite essential oil blend and carrier oil. Apply to pulse points as needed throughout the day. The roller bottle is a better option high school aged kids whereas the aromatic jewelry may be a better option with younger kids. This way, the amount of essential oil used by younger kids may be controlled by you.
In the busy back-to-school season, as schedules realign and students reacquaint themselves with the classroom, let the power of essential oils support them along the way. With aromatherapy, you’re not just sending them off to school; you’re equipping them with the tools to conquer challenges with grace and focus.
Essential oils can be powerful allies, but each one comes with unique safety precautions. Do not use any of these oils with kids under 4 years old without speaking to a qualified professional first.
Find your new favourite back to school essential oils blends in our diffuser blend list here!
